The two-pronged Dusky standard specifies that a defendant must not only understand what is happening but also be ______.
A. agreeable to waiving his or her rights
B. represented by a competent attorney
C. able to assist in his or her own defense
D. undergoing restorative treatment
C. able to assist in his or her own defense
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A polygraph records respiration, eletrodermal response, and
a. twitching and bouncing movements b. eye movement c. pulse rate and blood pressure d. brain changes
Why do most police departments follow a bureaucratic organizational structure?
A. To make policing more difficult and time consuming B. To direct and control employee behavior C. To constrict discretion directly within the workplace D. To educate police officers how to handle boring paperwork
Why is it said that UCR data “represents only a portion of the true crime rate of a community”?
What will be an ideal response?
Narcotic and alcohol offenses, while morally reprehensible, provide a boost to social and financial resources
Indicate whether the statement is true or false